Leadership Development Programs
Insurance Operations Leadership Development Program
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Travelers Insurance Operations Leadership Development Program (IOLDP) is a four- to five-year rotational program that employs a curriculum designed to accelerate the development of future leaders in Operations specializing in account management/field underwriting support and policy services. Participants receive hands-on business experience, technical and professional development, enterprise networking opportunities and senior leadership mentoring.
The goal of the IOLDP is to attract and develop individuals with diverse backgrounds and prepare them for responsible leadership positions in Operations. Program participants’ business skills and competencies will include a strong technical foundation in business and technology, as well as high level communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Program Components
The IOLDP offers rotational assignments throughout our organization coupled with cross-program projects, team committee work and consistent exposure to senior management. Program participants experience at least four, one-year rotational positions in such areas as:
- Account Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Agency Administration
- Claim
- Information Technology
- Operational Support
- Policy Services
- Process Engineering
- Risk Management Information Systems
Participants will have exposure to the actuarial, finance, product management and underwriting areas. Each rotation increases in level of responsibility and complexity.
Training and Development
Learning for IOLDP participants continues after they leave their college campuses. Our required coursework includes technical training on topics such as insurance principles, actuarial principles and investment management. In addition to theory, our coursework includes industry and Travelers specific information. We also regularly have speaker forums where key business leaders join us for updates on industry trends and company initiatives.
It is critical for participants to learn from other successful business leaders. In addition to our training opportunities, the IOLDP employs a structured mentoring program where our participants are paired with peer, management and executive mentors and are encouraged to meet regularly to further facilitate career development.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree with a preferred GPA of 3.2 or greater
- For experienced candidates, full-time professional experience of four years or less is preferred
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrates communication, collaboration and leadership ability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Change agent
- Demonstrates initiative and motivation to succeed
- Demonstrates self-awareness
- Involvement in school organizations and activities
- Related work experience, including internships, is preferred
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
Suggested Majors
- Accounting
- Business and Technology
- Business Management
- Economics
- Industrial Engineering
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Management Engineering
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Operations and Information Management
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Statistics
Positions Available
Positions are available primarily in Hartford, Conn. and Saint Paul, Minn. with potential opportunities in a number of field office locations. Participants are required to complete at least one six-month rotation in a field office location.
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